Abstract: A shampoo composition comprising: i) a cleaning phase comprising a cleansing anionic surfactant which is a salt and comprises an alkyl group with from 8 to 14 carbons; ii) an aqueous conditioning gel network having no overall charge or is anionic, the gel network comprising: (a) fatty material; (b) a gel network anionic surfactant comprising an alkyl group with from 16 to 30 carbons; (c) cationic surfactant; and iii) an esterified sucrose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: a) at least one polysiloxane bearing a joining group, corresponding to one of the following formulae (IIa) and (IIb): in which: the R radicals represent a C1-C20 hydrocarbon-based group; the Q1, Q2 and Q3 radicals represent either an R radical as defined above; or a joining group capable of forming at least 3 H bonds; it being understood that at least one of the Q1 to Q3 radicals is other than R in formula (IIa); the Q4 divalent radical represents a joining group capable of forming at least 3 H bonds; b) a polyalkene-based supramolecular polymer which can be obtained by reaction of a functionalised polyalkene polymer with a functionalised joining group, said joining group being capable of forming at least 3 H (hydrogen) bonds. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process using said composition.

Abstract: Compositions comprising disiloxane surfactant compositions comprising a silicone composition comprising a silicone having the formula: MM? where M=R1R2R3SiO1/2; M?=R4R5R6SiO1/2; with R1 selected from the group consisting of branched monovalent hydrocarbon radical of from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and R7, where R7 has the formula: R8R9R10SiR12 with R8, R9, and R10 each independently selected from the group of monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and monovalent aryl or alkaryl hydrocarbon radicals having from 6 to 13 carbon atoms and R12 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from the group of from 1 to 6 carbon atom monovalent hydrocarbon radicals or R1, with R4 an alkylpolyalkyleneoxide of the general formula: R13(C2H4O)a(C3H6O)b(C4H8O)cR14 where R13 is a divalent linear or branched hydrocarbon radical having the structure: —CH2—CH(R15)(R16)dO— where R15 is H or methyl; R16 is a divalent alkyl radical of

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic for hair which is superior in view of a sensation during use, effects of styling and/or conditioning hair after use, and cleansing properties. A sugar alcohol-modified silicone having a specified chemical structure in which a sugar alcohol-modified group and optionally a silylalkyl group having a dendron structure, and/or a long chain hydrocarbon group are possessed in one molecule is blended in a cosmetic for hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyorganosiloxanes containing, per molecule, at least one siloxyl unit substituted with at least one group having one or more sterically hindered piperidinyl functional groups, devoid of toxicity upon contact with the skin. The invention also relates to an improved cosmetic composition comprising the polyorganosiloxanes according to the invention and the use of these compositions for the treatment of keratin materials, in particular the skin and the hair.

Abstract: A personal care composition contains at least one personal care component and at least one end-functionalized ionic silicone.

Abstract: Aqueous free-flowing surfactant compositions having non-Newtonian shear thinning properties are disclosed. These stable compositions include both cationic and anionic surfactants and can suspend water-insoluble particles or partially insoluble components.

Abstract: Stable aqueous silicone emulsion compositions contain a silicone or silicone mixture having a viscosity of 1×103 to 5×104 mPas, water, and a polyoxyethylated castor oil or hydrogenated castor oil surfactant with a degree of oxyethylation of 150 to 300. The emulsions are stable even in the presence of significant amounts of monoalcohols, and are useful in hair cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and process for inhibiting hair from becoming frizzy when exposed to high and/or low humidity, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; (d) at least one water-insoluble material; (e) at least one cationic polymer; and (f) at least one film former, different from (e).

Abstract: Compositions for providing hair care benefits, such as smoothing, anti-static control, color protection, frizz control and moisturization are disclosed. The compositions maintain clarity, show no separation upon standing, and remain flowable liquids at room temperature. The compositions comprise a premix consisting essentially of (a) siloxane polymers containing one or more functional groups selected from amino, phenyl, methoxy, hydroxyl, fatty alcohol, fatty acid, alkyl and combinations thereof and (b) materials selected from dimethicones having a viscosity of from about 20 to about 10,000 centipoise, mono-esters containing 20 or fewer carbon atoms, ethers containing 20 or fewer carbon atoms, linear or branched hydrocarbons containing 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and combinations thereof. The compositions can be applied directly to hair (i.e., “neat”) or via conventional hair treatment compositions, such as shampoos or conditioners.

Abstract: A free-flowing surfactant composition comprising at least one anionic surface-active agent, an alkanolamide, an electrolyte, and water is described. In particular, the composition is a surfactant composition that has free-flowing non-Newtonian shear thinning properties and the ability to suspend components and is stable under at least one freeze/thaw cycle.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that can be used as an adjunct to regular shampooing and conditioning products, wherein the disclosed compositions provide a means for repairing and restoring keratin-containing fibers to their original condition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic for hair in which smooth combability without a frictional sensation during cleansing and applying to hair, namely during wetting, the aforementioned effects are not lost by a rinsing operation, smooth combability during and after drying the hair is exhibited, a moisturizing feeling on touch is exhibited without stickiness, and a flexible styling sensation is provided to the hair. A co-modified organopolysiloxane having both a specified hydrophilic group and a siloxane dendron structure-containing group is blended in a cosmetic for hair as an essential component.

Abstract: A personal care composition is provided with a silicone compound and being aesthetically modified for improved skinfeel with a polyhydroxy quaternary ammonium salt of structure (I): wherein X? is selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, hydroxyl, sulphate, phosphate, methosulphate, carboxyl, citrate and tartrate; and (ii) from about 0.05 to about 50% of silicone by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents contain selected alcohols and selected silicones, and are used for treating hair. The agents are preferably packaged as a non-aerosol spray application.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions of incompatible cosmetic composition provided long term stability by the interfacial reaction of two immiscible polymers having complementary reactive pair functional groups.

Abstract: A process for preparing emulsions of silicone gums is disclosed based on using an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer as the emulsifier. The emulsions produced by the present process are useful as coatings additives for both water-based and oil-based coatings to obtain improved slip and anti-mar properties. The emulsions may also be used in the manufacture of tires as band ply lubricants. They may also be used in personal care applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising concave particles of a silicone material and a fatty phase comprising at least one oil and at least one non-spherical silicone elastomer. The composition may make it possible to obtain a make-up for the skin and/or lips which is non-drying and/or which does not exhibit tightness and/or which is comfortable.

Abstract: The present application relates to organosilicones and compositions such as consumer products comprising such organosilicones, as well as processes for making and using such organosilicones and such compositions. Such compositions comprising such organosilicones are easier to formulate, and provide more economical and superior care benefits when compared to current silicone containing compositions.

Abstract: A conditioning composition for hair comprises at least one compound according to general structure R1-A-R2—B wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl group with 8 to 24 C atoms, R2 is a straight or branched alkyl group with 1 to 4 C atoms, A is a group selected from O, and B is selected from wherein R3 and R4 are independently (i) H or (ii) an alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms, hydroxyl alkyl with 1 to 4 C atoms and di hydroxyl alkyl with 2 to 4 C atoms, R5, R6, or R7 are independently from group (ii) and R7 may additionally be —R2-A-R1 wherein X is chloride, bromide, methosulfate and a silicone compound with plurality of quaternary ammonium groups in its molecule.

Abstract: A novel saccharide siloxane copolymer has improved stability in the presence of water as compared to certain previously known saccharide siloxanes. The saccharide siloxane copolymer is useful in personal care compositions.

Abstract: Shampoo compositions comprising at least one surfactant; a silicone oil having an internal phase viscosity of less than about 50,000 cst, wherein said silicone oil is present as a preformed microemulsion of particles having an average particle size of less than about 0.15 microns, a cationic deposition polymer; an aqueous carrier and optionally a stabilizing agent provide a substantially clear shampoo composition, which provides superior conditioning to hair and/or skin while also providing excellent storage stability and high optical transparency or translucency.

Abstract: The use of an agent in a composition intended to be applied to hair is described. The composition can include an oil and a mixture including an amphoteric surfactant and an alkylpolyglucoside to increase a quantity of oil deposited on the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of dimethicone esters that contain benzyl groups. These esters have a dry feel and are well suited to a variety of uses especially cosmetic uses where they fond use in sunscreen compositions, pigment dispersions, and creams and lotions.

Abstract: A hair processing composition contains an alkoxysilane (1); an organic acid; and water and has a pH in a range of from 2 to 5. A method for processing hair includes mixing while stirring the above-described hair processing composition and allowing a silanol compound (2) produced through hydrolysis of the alkoxysilane (1) represented by general formula (1) to penetrate into the hair. A method for processing hair further includes applying to hair an acidic aqueous solution or an alkaline aqueous solution after the silanol compound (2) has penetrated into the hair to accelerate the polymerization of the silanol compound. R1pSi(OR2)4-p??(1) R1pSi(OH)n(OR2)4-p-n??(2) wherein R1 and R2 represent a C1-C6 alkyl group or a C2-C6 alkenyl group, p represents an integer of from 0 to 3, and n represents an integer of not less than 1 and not more than (4?p).

Abstract: Provided is an O/W emulsion cosmetic composition, which contains the following components (A), (B) and (C): (A) a polymer which is either a nonionic or cationic polymer composed of a hydrophobic monomer unit and a hydrophilic monomer unit and contains from 40 to 80 wt. % of a hydrophilic group; (B) a dispersion containing the following components (a), (b), (c) and (d): (a) powders having ultraviolet screening ability and having a surface subjected to hydrophobic treatment, (b) a polymer composed of a hydrophobic monomer unit and a hydrophilic monomer unit, (c) a silicone oil, and (d) an alcohol having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, at an (a):(b):(c):(d) weight ratio of (from 25 to 65):(from 0.1 to 5):(from 10 to 50):(from 10 to 50); and (C) water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition and methods of using the same, the composition including an anionic surfactant, a cationic conditioning polymer, and a silicone emulsion wherein a total content of a cyclic polysiloxane having a general formula: is present in the silicone emulsion in an amount less than 2.5 wt % based on the total weight of all polysiloxanes, R is a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C10 alkyl or aryl, wherein m is 4 or 5, wherein the composition forms coacervate particles upon dilution with water, and wherein a percentage of the coacervate particles with a floc size of greater than about 20 micron is from about 1% to about 60% upon dilution with water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing, preferably in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one xanthine base or a plant extract containing it, at least one polyurethane powder, and at least one non-ionic dimethicone copolyol. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for combating cellulite and/or “orange-peel” skin and/or slimming the figure, comprising the application of the composition to the skin. The composition applied to the skin exhibits good cosmetic properties of softness and of non-tackiness.

Abstract: A hair care composition comprising: i) at least 1.6 wt % of the total composition of a group III or group IV metal salt or combination thereof; and ii) a charged polymer; and iii) a silicone; in which the composition has a pH of 4 or below at 20° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents for temporarily shaping keratin fibers, said agents giving a very high degree of hold without impairing its flexibility and humidity resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic base which includes an anhydrous mixture of an effective amount of at least one first silicone elastomer; an effective amount of at least one second silicone elastomer; at least one non-aqueous solvent; and an effective amount of at least one water insoluble structuring agent which is compatible with said solvent and which has a melting point of between about 45 and about 95° C. The cosmetic base may be used in a cosmetic composition which also includes a pigment. Methods of making these cosmetic formulations are also described.

Abstract: A hair care composition comprising: i) a cleaning phase comprising a cleansing anionic surfactant which is a salt and comprises an alkyl group with from 8 to 14 carbons; ii) an aqueous conditioning gel network having no overall charge or is anionic, the gel network comprising: (a) fatty material; (b) a gel network anionic surfactant comprising an alkyl group with from 16 to 30 carbons; (c) cationic surfactant; and iii) a dendritic macromolecule. In particular, the composition is a shampoo. A preferred cleansing anionic surfactant is sodium laureth sulfate, fatty material is cetostearyl alcohol, gel network anionic surfactant is sodium cetylstearyl sulfate, cationic surfactant is cetyl or behenyl trimethylammonium chloride and dendritic macromolecule is a polyhydric polyester alcohol or hyperbranched polyol.

Abstract: Compositions for providing hair and skin care benefits, such as smoothing, anti-static control, color protection, frizz control and moisturization are disclosed. The compositions maintain clarity, show no separation upon standing, and remain flowable liquids at room temperature. The compositions comprise a silicone or hydrocarbon component having a viscosity of from about 2,500 to about 600,000 cSt at 25° C. (such as dimethicone gum or hydrogenated polydecene), together with a carrier fluid having a viscosity less than about 100 cSt at 25° C. and a flash point greater than about 85° C. (such as caprylyl methicone, isodecyl neopentanoate, or hydrogenated polyisobutene (250)). Hair care compositions, such as shampoos and conditioners containing those combinations, as well as the method of conditioning hair utilizing those compositions is also disclosed. The compositions can be applied directly to the hair (i.e., “neat”) or via a conventional hair treatment composition, such as a shampoo or a conditioner.

Abstract: The present invention discloses silicone oils which are structured with a copolymer comprising a large percentage of alkane groups. Using high percentage pendant alkane helps provide silicone with ideal gel properties (G?>G?, particularly >1000 cP, more preferably 2000-30,000 cP) and viscosity, after fracture, of 10 to 1000 cP, preferably 30-500 cP MW of polymer and exact chain length are selected to ensure that, when forming gel upon cooling after mixing polymer and silicone, the polymer viscosity will not be so high upon crystal formation that gel cannot form, yet also will not be so low that polymer will phase separate.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl ether alkyl amine or alkyl ether alkyl quaternary amine and at least one compound selected from fatty acid fatty alcohol esters and arylated silicones.

Abstract: This invention related to a cationically and hydrophilically modified polygalactomannan having repeating units with an average D-mannosyl to D-galactosyl residue ratio of at least 5 to 1 and to compositions containing the same. A portion of the hydrogen atoms of hydroxyl groups situated on the mannosyl and galactosyl residues of the galactomannan are replaced with a hydrophilic and a cationic substituent.

Abstract: Hair treatment agents having in addition to at least one hair-setting polymer, at least one polyether of formula (I) T-K-A-K?-T???(I), wherein A is a polyoxyalkylene chain comprising ethylene oxide units or ethylene oxide units and propylene oxide units, having a maximum of 50 wt % propylene oxide units based on the weight of A, K and K? are, mutually independently, a connectivity chosen from a covalent bond or a molecule fragment having two free valences, T and T? are, mutually independently, a molecule fragment having at least one substituent chosen from anionic residue or —Si(OR)x(R?)3-x residue, wherein R and R? are, mutually independently, a (C1 to C4) alkyl group, and x is 1, 2, or 3, wherein at most one residue from T or T? can also be a (C1 to C6) alkyl group, aryl group, aryl-(C1 to C6) alkyl group, (C1 to C6) alkoxy group, or (C2 to C6) acyl group.

Abstract: A hair care composition comprising: i) a cleaning phase comprising a cleansing anionic surfactant which is a salt and comprises an alkyl group with from 8 to 14 carbons; ii) an aqueous conditioning gel network having no overall charge or is anionic, the gel network comprising: (a) fatty material; (b) a gel network anionic surfactant comprising an alkyl group with from 16 to 30 carbons; (c) cationic surfactant; and iii) a silicone system comprising emulsified particles of an alkyl modified silicone, wherein the alkyl-modified silicone is characterised by the general formula (I): (CH3)3Si—O—[Si(CH3)(R)O]m—[Si(CH3)2O]n—Si(CH3)3 in which m has a value of 1 to 450, n has a value of 1 to 3000 and R is a monovalent alkyl radical of from 8 to 60 carbon atoms and is fluid under ambient conditions.

Abstract: A composition having at least one fatty phase containing at least one resin having a number-average molecular weight of less than or equal to 10 000 g/mol chosen from rosin, rosin derivatives and hydrocarbon-based resins, and mixtures thereof, at least one volatile oil, and at least one phenyl silicone oil. The composition according to the invention makes it possible to obtain a homogeneous and comfortable deposit on the lips or the skin, which has in particular improved properties of staying power of the colour and of the gloss.

Abstract: An anti-aging composition comprising more than 30% by weight of an aqueously dispersed silicone elastomer and an emollient system and methods of use thereof for improving skin condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a care, and/or treatment, and/or make-up cosmetic composition for keratin materials, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an efficient amount of at least one linear, branched or cyclic polymer, or dendrimer, comprising: a -POL- polymeric backbone comprising at least two repeating patterns, and at least two binding groups (A), attached on the polymeric backbone and adapted to create H links with one ore more partner binding groups, of an identical or different chemical nature, each coupling of two binding groups involving at least three H links.

Abstract: The invention describes the unexpected characteristics of blends, including crosslinked reaction products of elastomeric silicone polymers with various polyurethanes and their applications in personal care products.

Abstract: The present invention is related to aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one silicone compound with multiple quaternary ammonium groups in its molecule and at least one additional silicone compound which is different from the former one. Conditioning composition of the present invention can be in the form of a shampoo, cleansing—conditioning composition, or in the form of a conditioner used after washing hair with cleansing compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation containing (a) esters of fatty acids having 6 to 12 carbon atoms with pentaerythritol and (b) silicones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic compositions, more particularly for treating the skin or the hair, comprising an ampholytic artificial copolymer. The invention also relates to the use of the polymer in cosmetic compositions. The polymer comprises units derived from a polycationic monomer and units derived from a monomer of acidic nature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair cosmetic comprising the following ingredients (a) through (c): (a) A Volatile oil component: 40-90 wt % (b) A Polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene/butylene/dimethylpolysiloxane copolymer: 0.1-20 wt % (c) Ethanol: 0.1-30 wt % The object of the present invention is to provide a hair cosmetic mainly used as a hair oil that exhibits a superior sensation during use and superior stability over time.

Abstract: This inventive thickener or gellant for oil materials is characterized by comprising (A) an high molecular weight organopolysiloxane that has a polyglycerol structure-containing hydrophilic group Q and that is represented by the following structural formula (1): R3-q(R11)qSi—O—(SiR112—O)n1—(SiR11Q-O)n2—(SiR11L-O)n3—Si(R)11)qR3-q wherein R11 is a monovalent hydrocarbyl group or a hydrogen atom; L is a chain organosiloxane group, n1, n2, and n3 are numbers in the ranges 200?n1?1000, 0?n2?20, and 0?n3?50; R is a group selected from L and Q; q is an integer in the range from 0 to 3; wherein when n2=0, q is an integer in the range from 1 to 3 and at least one R is Q. The thickener or gellant exhibits an excellent compatibility with a variety of oil systems.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt.